Franciscan Spirit
The Legacy of Saint Clare
Francis’ recognition and honoring of the feminine, that was such an important part of his life and teaching, took concrete and personal shape in the person of Clare. She has usually been overshadowed by her partner, Francis, in the public imagination; in her writings, she seems to see herself that way very humbly, as we see in this wonderful opening quote. But Chiara Offreduccio (1193–1253) has finally begun to emerge as her own person, with her own unique identity, writings, and message.
And (Equal) Justice for All
As children, we’re told to treat others with respect—to fight injustice. Too often we forget that lesson as adults
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St. Francis and Pope Francis: Our Environmental Teachers
Francis of Assisi is my model. He saw the world as a paradise and everything in it as gifts of the Father.
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The Sacrament of Baptism: A Good Place to Start
The Sacrament of Baptism: A fitting place to begin! We commonly say that the sacraments are signs that effect what they signify. That’s a fancy way of saying that they do what they say they do.
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Mother Teresa: From Holy Life to Eternal Life
One of the mainstays of Mother Teresa’s spirituality was a willingness to suffer in the service of others, to share their material poverty and, as she eventually came to believe, Christ’s passion. But in the final decade of her life, ...
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Body and Earth: Reclaiming the Connection
All good work should connect us—bodies and souls, creatures and creation.
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The Eucharist: An Ongoing Sacrament
The Eucharist is a social event, but it is also much, much more. And the “more” is what makes it a sacred meal and a sacrament. Because there are rituals, definite roles, and set formulas, the meal motif can sometimes ...
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